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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 73, Issue 62, 14 March 1930, Page 3

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TAIHAPE ST. PATRICK’S SPORTS TO-MORROW Arrangements have been finalised for the big sports carnival to be held on the Recreation Ground, Taihape, tomorrow (Saturday) under the auspices of the Taihape^—St. Patrick’s Day Sports Club. An excellent programme including running, cycling and horsejumping events, field events, miscellaneous events and children’s races, has been arranged, and indications point to a most successful sports meeting. Competitors will be present from all over New Zealand, and competition will no doubt be very keen. There will be side-shows on the ground, and also a merry-go-round and an Atlantic flyer. The Waimarino Brass Band has been specially engaged for the occasion, and will add to the enjoyment of the gathering. Luncheon and afternoon tea may be obtained under the grandstand To-morrow night a concert will be held in the Town Hall, and on Monday evening a dance will take place in the same building.

The sports will commence at 10.30 a.m., and the handicaps for the various running events have been announced as follows:

75 Yards Handicap.—First heat: L. H. Cleaver 3yds, A. Hall 4, P. Maniapoto 4, R. Wilson 6, W. M. Findlay 6, K. Mason 6. Second heat: E. MeSweeney 4, W. H t Jones 4, A. H. Smith 5, L. M. Hansen 6, W. Matthew 6, R. H. Cleaver 7. Third heat: L. Riley 3, N. Le Lievre 6, S. Peyton 6, R. Leader 6, B. Somerville 6, K.

100 Yards Handicap.—First heat: L. Cleaver 4 yds., D. Robertson 5, A. H. Smith 7, S. L. Peytou 7, L. Hansen 7, W. M. Findlay 7. Second heat: L. Riley 4, A. Hall 5, E. MeSweeney 5, R. Leader 7, K. Sisson 10, R. Cleaver 10. Third heat: N. Le Lievre 4, W. H. Jones 5, I‘. ManUpoto 5, R. Wilson 7, W. Matthews 7, K. Mason 7.

First and second in each heat in 75 yards and 100 yards qualify for the final.

220 Yards Handicap. —First heat: M. Lockyer 11 yds., P. Maniapoto 12, A. Hall 12, D. Robertson 12, B. Somerville 15, S. Peyton 16, L. Hansen 17, W. Matthews 17, K. Sisson 20. Second heat: W. H. Jones 10, L. Cleaver 12, L. Riley 12, N. Le Lievre 12, E. E. MeSweeney 14, R. Wilson 17, R. Leader .17, W. M. Findlay 17, R.. Cleaver 20.

The first, second, and third in each heat qualify for the final. 440 Yards Handicap.—H. Escrect 10 yds., R. S. Falconer 16, B. Somerville 18, L. Riley 18, N. Le Lievre 18, M. Lockyer 20, D. Robertson 20, P. Maniapoto 26, A. Millar 28, K. Sisson 30, L. W. Hansen 30.

Half-mile Handicap.—H. Escreet 10 yds., R. S. Falconer 20, M Lockyer 26, D. Robertson 46, L. E. Sisson 55, A. Millar 55.

One Mile Handicap. —H. Escreet. 10 yds., M. Lockyer 40, R. S. Falconer 40, L. Riley 70, R Leader 8(k A. Millar 90.

CYCLING HANDICAPS.

The following handicaps have been declared for the cycling events to be held at the Taihape Street Patrick’s Day Sports to-morrow: —One mile race. —K. Anderson scr., D. Treadwell 20yds., Ponrei 30yds., J. Rchia 40yds., L. Welsh 50yds., J. Siddle 50yds., G. Carrington 80yds., L. Gregory 80yds., S. Gregory 80yds., D. Boyd 130yds. Two mile race.—K. Anderson scr.. D. Treadwell 40yds., Rehia 60yds., Ponrei 60yds. L. Welsh 100yds., J. Siddle 120yds., G. Carrington 120yds. t S. Gregory 120yds., L. Gregory 140yds., D. Boyd 250yds. Three mile race.—K. Anderson scr., D. Treadwell 60yds., Ponrie 120yds., J. Rehia 150yds., L. Welsh 160yds., S. Gregory 200yds., G. Carrington 240yds., L. Gregory 240yds., D. Boyd 390yds. The above handicaps are subject to revision.

PERSONAL.

Mr H. Dashwood has been appointed the government representative on the Taihape Fire Board. Mr and Mrs F. Knight of Lyttelton, who are at present spending a few days in Taihape, are the guests of Sergeant and Mrs H. J. Joyce.

HUNTERVILLE

HUNTERVILLE THEATRE. NATURE’S COLOURS REALISTIC IN “THE VIKING.” Development of colour in motion picture photography had a long and laborious uphill climb until the release of “The Viking” by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, which will be showing at Hunterville Theatre on Saturday. In this picture coloured photography proves itself a huge success. The shades and tones achieved are startlingly realistic. The colours are true to nature; flesh tints look like flesh tints; sunshine is natural, as the water of the ocean and of the land streams looks delightfully real. Pauline Starke and Le Roy Mason are the lovers who play the leading roles in “The Viking.”

OHAKUNE PERSONAL The latest removal from Ohakune is Mr and Mrs O. E. List. Mr List, who has been in charge of the local post office for the past five years, has received word of his promotion and transfer to Balclutha, South Otago. Mr List, since his coming to Ohakune, has done everything in his power to further the interests of Ohakune and the P. and T. Department. He has at all times proved an obliging officer and an active member of the community.

THE TALKIES

Undoubtedly the talkies are receiving a great hearing. Fully 80 people were turned away from the hall on Saturday evening through there being a “full house.” In Ohakune township it. was most noticeable by the few people about. In Raetihi it was somewhat similar.

TENNIS CLUB DANCE

On Friday night there was a fair attendance at the Ohakune Tennis Club’s dance, including several players from the Raetihi, Rangataua and Ohakune Junction clubs. Although the function was not a financial success it wa«

most enjoyable and the club intends to hold another in about six weeks’ time in St. John’s Hall. The committee had gone to a great deal of trouble in connection with the dance and the hall was prettily decorated with the club’s colours, blue and gold streamers, and flowers. An excellent supper was in the capable hands of Air H. Sinclair, the • catering beiiig done by Mrs Murray and Mr Curran. Excellent music was provided by the Peerloss Orchestra and Miss Snooks and others kindly played extras. The floor was in tip-top order and Mr G. Laming made an efficient M.C. The spot waltz competition was won by Miss V Clemctt and partner, and the Monte Carlo by Miss G. Urwin and partner. The dance committee of club members worked well together and certainly deserved better support and encouragement.